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Kyphoplasty Procedure Specialist Q&A

Kyphoplasty Procedure Specialist Q&A

Kyphoplasty is a procedure to heal fractures in vertebrae, or spine bones. Without this treatment, the vertebral fractures can cause your spine to shorten and curve forward. Usually, the operation is conducted as an outpatient procedure. You will be sent home the following day. Kyphoplasty is often reserved for patients suffering from painful, progressive back pain due to osteoporotic or pathologic vertebral compression fractures. If you need a kyphoplasty procedure to help you relieve your symptoms, Dr. Michael S. Slobasky, DO, DABPMR, and his team at Global Neuro & Spine Institute can help get you the professional treatment you need. For more information, contact us today or schedule an online appointment. We have convenient locations to serve you in Orlando FL, Jensen Beach FL, Malabar Palm Bay FL, Atlantis FL, Fort Pierce FL, Winter Park FL and Plantation, FL.

Kyphoplasty Procedure Near Me in Orlando, Jensen Beach, Malabar Palm Bay, Atlantis, Fort Pierce, Winter Park and Plantation, FL.
Kyphoplasty Procedure Near Me in Orlando, Jensen Beach, Malabar Palm Bay, Atlantis, Fort Pierce, Winter Park and Plantation, FL.

Table of Contents:

What is a kyphoplasty procedure?
How long does it take to recover from kyphoplasty?
What is the success rate of kyphoplasty?
What is the average cost of a kyphoplasty?
How many times can you have kyphoplasty?

Vertebral compression fractures are collapses of the bony blocks within the spine, leading to substantial pain, curvature of the spine, and a loss of height in the patient. Common procedures that are used to restore the structure of the affected vertebra include a vertebroplasty or a kyphoplasty.

What is a kyphoplasty procedure?


A kyphoplasty procedure is used to treat vertebral compression fractures that lead to collapsing or the compression of a vertebra due to little breaks in the mass of bone that compose the spinal column. These breaks lead for the shortening and curving forward of the spine, causing patients to experience physical and visible changes. The procedure itself involves the use of an inflatable, small balloon-like device that is inserted into the problem vertebra through a hollow needle to open space in the area for room to fill it with bone cement. The addition of the bone cement will help to restore the damaged height of the vertebra and to provide significant pain relief.

How long does it take to recover from kyphoplasty?


A kyphoplasty is an outpatient procedure that is minimally invasive, meaning the recovery time is fairly minimal as well. Full recovery will likely take around 4 to 6 weeks, but it is very common to experience pain relief and an improvement of mobility within 48 hours after receiving the procedure. While patients will not be able to drive themselves home from the procedure, they will be able to return to their normal activities as soon as they feel up to it. It is very important that any heavy lifting or strenuous activities are avoided for at least 6 weeks to ensure that the treated areas have had sufficient time to recover.

What is the success rate of kyphoplasty?


Kyphoplasty procedures are fairly low-risk and have shown to provide very successful outcomes in the majority of patients with around 90% of patients experiencing substantial pain relief following the procedure. It has proven to be particularly beneficial in patients suffering from vertebral compression fracture caused by osteoporosis. Even though it is a minimally invasive and very safe procedure, the process of a kyphoplasty requires a very skilled surgeon to perform the procedure safely, so it is very important that the patient is confident in the abilities of the physician providing the procedure.

What is the average cost of a kyphoplasty?


The average cost of a kyphoplasty in the United States is between $11,000 to $31,000 but, can vary significantly depending on a variety of factors including the location of the clinic or hospital from which you receive the procedure, the level of expertise of the specialist providing the procedure, and the severity of your condition that is to be treated. The average cost for the procedure varies from state to state but will also vary depending on the city in which you live. With these factors in mind, the price range has shown to be anywhere from around $5,000 to as high as $50,000. It is highly recommended that you find a trusted medical provider who has specialized in the spinal cord and vertebrae and is more than qualified to provide this procedure. For a more accurate cost estimation for a kyphoplasty in Florida, please contact Global Neuro & Spine Institute today to learn more and schedule a consultation with one of our specialists.

How many times can you have kyphoplasty?


While it is possible to have another kyphoplasty performed on the same vertebra after the first one has worn down during the years following the original procedure, it is much more common for physicians to choose to perform a vertebroplasty instead of a kyphoplasty due to technical constraints. The procedures are fairly similar, with the biggest difference being that the vertebroplasty does not use the balloon-like device, it only uses the hollow needle to inject bone cement into the affected vertebra, providing the same pain relief but not requiring the space to be made from the balloon at this time. If the kyphoplasty proved to be very beneficial for the patient in terms of vertebra height and pain relief, and the patient would benefit from another procedure, the specialist who provided the original procedure will be able to work with the patient to determine the best course of action that will provide the most effective results while offering the safest options.

Dr. Michael S. Slobasky, DO, DABPMR, and the Global Neuro & Spine Institute team offer kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure for osteoporosis fractures. Do not delay the procedure get the right help at the right time. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Orlando FL, Conway FL, Edgewood FL, Jensen Beach FL, Ocean Breeze FL, Rio FL, Malabar Palm Bay FL, Melbourne FL, Atlantis FL, Palm Springs FL, Boynton Beach FL, Fort Pierce FL, White City FL, St Lucie FL, Plantation FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Lauderhill FL, Winter Park FL, Bertha FL, Alafaya FL and surrounding areas. We also encourage our patients to visit us online to learn more about our locations and directions to our clinics.

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Orlando, FL

Winter Park, FL

  • 3727 N. Goldenrod Rd #103, Winter Park, FL 32792
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Fort Pierce, FL

Jensen Beach FL

  • 4243 NW Federal Highway Jensen Beach, FL 34957
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Malabar Palm Bay, FL

Atlantis, FL

  • 130 John F Kennedy Dr Ste# 138, Atlantis, FL 33462
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